Hansen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,360
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Hans

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hansen Rank #3,360
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hansen ___

  • Hansen James
  • Hansen Erik
  • Hansen Leif
  • Hansen Thomas
  • Hansen Cole
  • Hansen Reid

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hansen

Soren Ingrid Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and James mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hansen and James boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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